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Our Washington Letter.
With the exception of a national
convention which fuses suddenly
upon the Presidential nomination of
a Polk, a Pierce, or a Hayes, there
is no spectacle in this country so de
pressing to a believer in republican
government as the ordinary close of
a session of Congress adjourned sine
die yesterday morning at o'clock,
the delay being caused in the en
grossment of the Sundry Civil bill'.
The scenes in the House during the
closing hours were of the wildest de
scription, many. of the members be*
ing decided^' tne worse for liquorr
Everything tvas confusion and dis
order, and after two o'clock recesses
were taken every other hour as a
means of restoring ortfer and bring
ing members to their serines. The
galleries were thronged throughout
the night, and the drunken rihaldtf
of many of the spectators addVd to
the din. Many captions and unim*
portant amendments were made to
the sundry civil biftr and it kept os
cillating between the two houses
every two or three notrfs. During
the recesses in the Houses, tbe pages
joined by members, amirsed them
selves by singing comic sbngff, and
the galleries joining in the choruses,
made the welkin ring. From indi
cations the proceedings of the House
may be aptly described as a H. 0.
F."high old time."
The Senate relaxed somewhat
from its customary dignity, but was
a convent of quiet and order in com
parison witft the other end of the
capitol. While waiting upon the
House, several unimportant bills
were disposed of, and at 7 o'clock
the hands of the clock were turned
back for about ten mihtftes in ofder
to allow action of a few* miflor^ no
minations just made by the Presi
dent. The Senate went into execu
tive session, confirmed the nomina*
tions and upon opening the doors,
adjourned.
President Hayes remained in his
room on the Senate side all night up
to the very minute of adjournment,
the last bill he signed being the one
providing for a commission to select
a new site for the National Observa
tory. A good joke is told on the
President. He had made all ar
rangements to attend the commence
ment of Princeton College, which
takes place to-day, and where his son
is to graduate. He was also looked
for a speech,there. With this id^a
in view he had gone to the Balti
more and Potomac depot last night,
and was about to board the 9 o'clock
Northern express, when he was
captured by a committee of Sena
tors and hustled off to the Capitol,
where he was detained all night
signing bills. It may be imagined
that his feelings were not of the
pleasantest.
The disgraceful scenes which sig
nalized the last memorable night
session will long be remembered, and
if the names of those who figured
most perminently in these Buccha
nalian orgies are not given to the
public, it is only because a.feeling of*
patriotism and a sense of indignant
shame, which brings the flush of
anger to the cheek has led the repre
sentatives of the great papers in our
cities to fling a charitable mantle of
oblivion over the crying vices which
ill-informed foreigners might pos
sibly suppose to be national.
They form, alas, the outward ma
nifestations of a dread disease, whose
roots mournful spectacles are but
the outcome and expression of those
deadly symptoms which mark the
feverish restlessness of a disjointed
time, for when public decency is doa
far forgotten by the chosen law
givers of the nation, it is because the
ciric virtues which riiade that nation
great and glorious have been laid
aside like cumbraus and forgotten
garments in the Cave of Cirde. This
congress which has been in almost
constant session since the 151h of
last October (eight months,) has ac
cording to the saying of Senator
Bayard, done less good and less harm
than many persons expected. In
fact one of its chief merits is that it
has done very little its sins are
mostly sins of omission. Aside
from the River and Harbor bill, it is
guilty of not a single job and the
lobby has done no business at all at
this long session, for the river and
Harbor bill is a job which needs no
lobby. People who imagine that
the business of a legislative body is
to pass as many laws as possible will
be disgusted with the beggarly ac
count of the acts of the Forty-fifth
Congress. j^| But the more sensible
people, who remember that Con
gress is never so near to a blunder as
when it votes and that debate is its
real busing wilt be thankful to
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THE NATIONAL PARK.
DfeprActations Committed by Vandal
Tburists Letter front Gen.
Brisbin.
Chicago Infer Oeean.
Gen. Brisbin, of the Second caval
ry, writes from Fort Ellis, Montana,
a long complaint, which will be
brought under the notice of the secre
tary of war, in regard to depredations
committed in the national park by
vandal tourists. He says that every
year much damage is done by them
in the national park in Montana, and
that unless measures are soon taken
to put a stop to the destruction the
park will not long be worth preserv
ing. "No where on earth," says
thegeneral? "are such wonders and
such quantities of game to be found,
and it will be a.shame if tne nation
al authorities permit them to be de
stroyed. There are now in the park
thousands of elk, so tame that a per
son can ride or walk about among
them." The general says that one
hunter has slaughtered as many as
seventy-five of these animals in one
day. They are not butchered for
their meat and hide, but solely for
sport. Besides the elk there are ante
lopes, deer, mountain sheep, and
bears of all kinds. Flocks of 60 and
one hundred mountain sheep are met
with every day. The basins of the
geysers have been hudred of years in
forming and a man can destroy, in
one day what cannot be reproduced
in three times the space of his life.
Many of the deposits are white
mineral, tinged with gray, largely
composed of alumina.
Much of it is arranged in lay
ers of several inches in thickness,
bound together by alternating layers
of siliceous sinter". Tbe action of
the waters of ilife geysers arid influ
ence of the weather have induced ah
irregular cellular structure, Which
gives a delicate and attractive' ap
pearance to much of it. These for
mations are soft, and can be ctlt with
saw or broken by a hammer, and
huge blocks are cut or broken and
carried away every yea*. Sdme of
the most beautiful formations have
already been entirely destroyed, and
can never be replaced. Tne dispo
sition to vandalism seems to possess
nearly every one who enters the park,
and unless it is checked ouf wonder
land must soon cease to be ah object
of interest.
The general recommends that im
mediate action be taken to prevent
depredations by tourists. The en
trances are easily guarded, end a ser
geant and four men should be placed
there ori the Virginia City side,
and an equal number on the Bose
man side..^ I is also recommended
tbat a soldier be sent with each party
of visitors entering the park, to
take note of damage done, and re
port. The laws of Montana and
Wyoming aresufficiently severe tode
ter any one from damaging the park.
The report of Gen. Brisbin is in
dorsed by Gen. Terry and Lieut.
Gen. Sheridan, and a reccommen
dation is made that all practical
means be employed to put an end to
the destruction of this property.
W*Mf*^PU
'I'll
have got off so well. The present
Congress has done but little harm,
if it lias done absolutely no good.
Considering that over four thou
sand bills were offered in the House
alone during the eight months, and
that numerous* jobs pressed for re
cognition, the coMtftry has reason
to be thankful that so little was
done.
The House Committee on Expend
itures in the Interior Department
called in April last for a list of per
sons employed in that Department,
who are related one to another by
blood or marriage, to which Sefcre
tary Schurz has just made answer,
from which it appears titat there are
employed under him in this city 12
persons wh are related as brothers
in-law and sristers-dn**law eight as
father-ia-few and sott-in-lawj 20,
brother-in-laws, eight sistevs1,
four
fathers and* sons, six brothers- and
sisters, fourteen nephews and uncles,
twelve" brothers, six fathers and
daughter*,- six uncles and nieces, 2
aunt aaM niece, two mother-in-law
and son-in-law, two mother and son.
Total, 102. This is a very good
showing for a single Department,
and evinces an uncommon affection
among the persons employed, especi
ally on the part of the amiable in
dividual who secured a place for his
mother-in-law. It would be inte
resting reading to have an analysis
of the number of the above who are
related to bureau autocrats, chief
cferks, appointment clerks and chiefs
of divisions. It is to be hoped that
the Other executive department will
define their position on this affec
tion-ate family theme. EDWARD.
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PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MINNESOTA.
COUNTY OF BROWN.
Special Term June 13th, 1878.
In the Matter of the Estate of Levi
L. Rabbins deceased.
Fred. Boock,
i H*Vt"*vfc*$ta- t^'-v,^M^
Proprietor of the
New Ulm Machine, Wagon, Smith
& PAINT SHOPSf
Cor. Minn. & 3d tf. Sts., New Ulm.
I am prepared to do all kinds of work
in my line on abort notice. Repairing
of Threshers and Reapers a specialty
My machinery is all new and of im
proved pattern, and only experienced
workmen are employed. A new paint
shop has lately been added. New Wag
ons continually on hand.
ALL WORK WARRAJJTED
FR. BOOCK.
EMM, KELLER &C0.I
Carry the largest stock of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
HATSANDCAPS,
Boots & shoes,
AND
General MercMUse,
OF ANY HOUSE WEST O ST. PAUL,
Are in constant receiptor
2STEW OOOSS.
A Large And Well Selected Stock Of
Ladies' & Gents' Underwear,
Our stock of
Hotions and Trimmings
Is fall, complete and marked at low living proSta
We earnestly request an examination
before purchasing elswhere.
Kiesling, Keller & Co*
Cor. Minn, and Centre Sts*g M^
New Vim*
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ss
Whereas an instrument in writing, purporting to
be the Inst will and testament of Mid Levi L. Rob.
bins deceased, late of said County, has been de
livered to this Conrt.
And Whereas Sarah Robbins, has Sled herewith
a petition, representing among other things, that
said Levi L. Robbins died in said County on the 2d
day ofApril,1878, testate, and that the said petition,
er is the sole heir of said deceased, and no executor
named in said last will and testament, therefore
she prays, that said instrument may be admitted to
probate, and that letters of Adminiatvatien, Wfth
the will annexed, be issued to her thereon,
It is ordered, that the proofs of said instrument
and the said petitition be heard before this Court,
at the probate office in said County, on the 15th day
of July,1878, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, whenatt
concerned may appear and contest the probate' oT
said instrument.
And it is fnrthei ordered, that public notice of
the time and place of said hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication of these ruertr
for three weeks successively previous to said day
of hearing, in the New Ulm Weekly REVIEW, a
newspaper printed and published at New Ulm, in
said County. A. WESTPHAL,
Judge of Probate.
PROBATE NOTICE
BROBATE COURT",
Brown County, Minn. $
In the Matter of the Estate ofluina'n
C. Gilbert Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of
Theron L. Gilbert, praying for reasons
therein set forth, that letters of Ad
ministration be issued to him.
It is ordered that Thursday the 11th
day of July, I8f8, at 8 o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing
of said petition, and that the heirs at
law of the |$$fedeceased, and all other
persons interested' in said Estate are
required to appear at a session of the
Probate Court, then to be holden at
the Probate Office, in said County, and
show cause, if any there be, why theiwaandulyr
prayer of said petfti&ier should not be
granted.
And it is further ordered that the
said petitioner give notice to all per
sons interested in said Estate, of the
pendency of said petition and the hear
ing therof, by causing a copy of this
order to be published in the New Ulm
Review, a weekly newseaper printed
and published at New Ulm, in said
County of Brown, for three successive
weeks previous to said day of hearing.
New Ulm, June 15th, A. I). 1878.
A. WESTPHAL, Judge of Probate.
MittM.
CENTRE STREET
SAMPLEROO & BILLIABI) EALL,
IK BASEMENT OF
Ka.esllaa.8r'* 3BXOe3c-
The best of Wines, Liquors and Ci
gars constantly kept on hand
Default has been made in the conditions of a
certain Mortgage, bearing date the 23d day of Oc
tober, A. D. 1875. executed and delivered by Philip
M. Ctirr. and Narcissa Carr, his wife, mortgagors, to
George Baumgnrtner, mortgagee, which mortgage
recorded in the office of Register of Deeds,
fo the County of Brown, and State pf Min
nesota, on the 23d day of October A D. 1875, at onft
half o'clock. P. M., in Book "G" of Mortgages, on
page613. The amount claimed to be due and un
paid at the date of this notice upoii-said mortgage,
is the sum of Ninety-six Dollars, ($96.) and
no action or proceedings at law or other
wise has been instituted to recover the amount of
said mortgage debt or any part thereof:
Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that by
virtue of the power of sale in said mortgage con
tained, and pursuant to the statutes in such case
made and provided, said mortgage will be fore
closed and the premises described in and covered
by said mortgage, to wit: The West half of the
South West quarter, of Section Twenty-seven (27)
and the East half of the south East quarter, of Sec
tion Twenty-eight (28) in Township One Hundred
and Nine (19) North, of Range Thirty-three (33)
West, containing 160 acres according to Govern
ment Survey, situated in the County of Brown and
State of Minnesota, with the hereditaments and ap
purtenances, will be sold at public vendue to the
highest bidder for cash, by the Sheriff of said Coun
ty, sit the front door of the office of said Sheriff, in
the City of New Ulm, in said County nnd State
aforesaid, on Thursday, the Sth day of August, A.D.
1878, at 10 o'clock A. M., for the purpose of paying
the money due upon said mortgage, together with
"twenty-five dollars attorney's fees stipulated in
said mortgage to be paid in case of foreclosure, and
the disbursements allowed by law, subject to re
demption at any time withfn 6ne year" from the day
of sale, as provided by Jaw.
Dated, New" Ulmy Minn., Juno 20th. A.. D. 1878.
George Baumgnrtner, Mortgagee.
J. Newhart, Attorney for Mortgagee.
C. WAGNER
DEALER IN AL KINDS OF
Pictures, Frames, Mouldings
and Children's Carriages.
Singer Sewing machine $35.00
New Davis $35.00
Wheeler & Wilson $35.oO
Machines sold on time or monthly
payments. MINNESOTA ST,, NEW ULM, MINN.
J.B.Arnold,
Dealer in
COOKING & EATING STOVES,
HARDWARE,
Tin-ware & Farming Implements*
The shop is in charge of an experienced hand
M.ho gives the mending and repairing of tin-ware
his special attention. All work warranted.
Corner of Minn, and 2d North Streets.
New Vim Minns
PATENTS obtained for Inventors, in the United States, Cans
da, and Europe, at reduced rates. With our princl
Bal
Office located in Washington, directly opposite
nited States Patent Office, we are able to attend to
lal Patent Business with greater promptness and
dispatch and less cost, than other patent attorneys,
who are at a distance from Washington, and who
have, therefore, to employ "associate attorneys."
We make preliminary examinations and furnish
opinions as to patentability, free of charge, aiid all
who are interested in new inventions and Patents
are invited to send for a copy of our "Guide for ob
taining Patents," which is sent free to any address,
and contains complete instructions how to obtain
Patents, and other valuable matter. We refer to
the German-American National Bank, Washington,
D. the Boyal Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish
Legations, at Washington, Hon. Joseph Casey, late
Chief Justice U.S. Court of Claims to the Officials
of the U. 8. Patent Office, and to Senators and
Members of Congress from every State.
Address: LOUIS BAGGER & Co., Solici
tors of Patents and Attorneys at Law, Le Droit
FOR SUE, CHEAP, WHITE SWAN*jtf-n-'tJFBS*
Also good shirt made ofexcellent Muslin andfineheavy Linen $1.
QUALITY STYLE AND WORKMANSHIP WARRENTED THE VER* BEST.
A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED OR
Please call and examine them. For Sale by
MORTGAGE SALE.
KIESUNG, KELLER & CO.
IP
Bnilding, WASHINGTON, D. C. ^^JX-:
Five actfes of
heavily timb
ered land, situated in Milford, abou^
five rniles from New Ulm. Jntjuire at
the Review office.
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*125. These? shirts
are made of
Wamsu tta
muslin and
2200 Linen.
BOSSOSIS 4ND
CUFFS 3 PLY.
ALL LINEN.
THE MANKATO
WOOLEN FACTORY
hag established a branch house in New
Ulm, in Kiesling's brick building, op
posite Epple's meat market. Tne un
dersigned, one of the proprietors,
would respectfully announce to the
public that he will receive aiflk.1 forward
to the factory wool for spinning and
carding purposes. Wool will also be
received in exchange for goods. An
experienced tailor has been employed
and orders for suits, of the best quail
ty and at lowest prices, will be filled
on short notice. Call and examine
the goods and obtam prices,
CHRISTIAN ROOS.
NEW MILLIMI STORE,
JUST OPENED IN
Redmann's Block, Minn. St,
2STe-w TXlaaa, :L/1 n.,,
BY
MRS. I. H. GIBBS.
I have just received af large and elegant assort,
flient of raijliuetfy goods, and respectfully invite
the public to cafl and examine my goods before,
purchasing efewhere.
Low prices and prompt attention, is my motto.
AlbO Sewing machines kept fof safe.
MH8.1. H. GIBBS,
SEWING MACHINES
NEW MODEIi
-IIAS
AUTOMATIC TENSIONS,
ELEGANT WOODWORK,
AMD RUNS LIKE A TOP.
NO CAMS, NO GEARS, NO SPRINGS,
AND NO NOISE.
FOR SALE
f.
This BEST Machine
Can be sold at Hard Times Prices*.
INSIST UPON SEEING IT.
Circulars and Price-Lists on application to
WE ED S. M. CO., CHICAGO, ILL.
S- :D Peterson,
New Vim, Minn.
NEW E MEAT MARKET,
Ctp" Next doof to Pennsylvania House
INEW ULM, MINN,
H0TTIN$ER&J*TJES8LE, P'prV
ALL KINDS OF
FRESH MEATS,
SAUSAGE,
HAMS,
LARD and
everything that may be found in a
PRST-CLASS MEAT MARKET
constantly kept on hand.
MORRISSON, RUMMER & Go.
WHOLESALE
DRUGGISTS
DEALERS IN'
Faints,Oils,Varnishes,Brashes
Lubricating Oils.
Highest market price paidfor
"M Ginseng Root/
52 & 54 Lake Street, CHICAGO, Insf